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Wales sees a big rise in unemployment as º£½ÇÊÓƵ wages rise for time in over a year
Economy
Latest data from the ONS shows a rise in unemployment Wales and unchanged for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ as a whole
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The mixed impact of the Help to Grow programme to boost SME management skills
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Evaluation suggests that only around 250 Welsh businesses have participated in Help to Grow since its inception
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National insurance hike compensation uncertainty for public bodies in Wales
Welsh Government
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has told a Senedd committee he will fight to ensure bodies in Wales get the same compensation as those in England
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North East business group highlights big drop in confidence after Budget
Economy
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum said more than three-quarters of members questioned thought the Budget would not help growing businesses
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Cross-border Western Gateway Partnership facing loss of £1m core funding from the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government
Economy
The lose of funding would undermine the momentum built up by the partnership over the last four years and could even lead to questions over its viability
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Sutton Trust chief executive Nick Harrison on the challenges of social mobility in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Economy
North East-born Nick Harrison followed a high-flying career in business to leading a charity that aims to improve social mobility through the education system
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Major Hornsea 3 wind farm supply deals go to North East and Yorkshire firms
Energy
The work will support around 300 jobs across Smulders, JDR Cables and Severfield
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JDR Cables secures £30m export finance deal along with new global work
Energy
The Polish-owned firm has significant growth plans in the North East
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Yorkshire & Humber business look ahead with optimism, new survey shows
Economy
The latest Growth Tracker data from NatWest showed a modest decline in demand for Yorkshire & Humber goods and services
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Corporate distress levels rise across the North East and Yorkshire as expert says firms are 'stretched to their limits'
Economy
The number of distressed companies - those unable to meet financial obligations - has risen 60% since 2017
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If we’re to boost productivity in Wales the public sector has its part
Opinion
But all too often colleagues working in public sector finance are taken away from focusing on strategic planning to short-term activity,
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£5m boost for manufacturing tech firm Partful as it aims for US expansion
North West
Northern Gritstone leads investment round with Par Equity and Blumberg Capital
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Rising demand leads to solid growth for North East businesses
Economy
Panellists for the latest Natwest Growth Tracker linked the upturn to an improved economic outlook across the North East
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Insolvency activity down in Yorkshire and Humber though experts warn of challenges for hospitality sector
Economy
Start-up numbers were down across the region November, according to latest statistics
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The huge skills shortage facing the º£½ÇÊÓƵ manufacturing sector
Economy
New research reveals that 98% of manufacturers believe that hiring and retaining skilled labour is a critical barrier to success
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ economic growth forecasts downgraded by CBI amid Budget pressures on firms
The Budget
The rise in national insurance contributions and the increase in national living wage have contributed to the downgrade
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Humber takes centre stage at Great Northern Conference
Economy
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves used an appearance at the event to announce new devolved powers for mayors to attract innovation funding to their regions
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Ford unveils new electric Puma as Mersey plant starts work on power units that will drive car giant's EV transformation
Ford
Nirth West plant will supply 70% of Ford's electric vehicles sold in Europe
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Green Shipping Corridor launched between Tyne and Amsterdam in bid to decarbonise route
Economy
The project links the Port of Tyne with the Port of IJmuiden
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North Somerset robotics firm to expand Portishead base after securing £500k
Finance
Q5D Technologies said the injection of funding would help drive the company's growth
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Manufacturing sector hits nine-month low with one key event blamed
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The downturn in the manufacturing sector looks set to deepen after a new survey revealed that activity had fallen to its lowest level in nine months
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Plans for £4.5m research centre to tackle economic challenges in West Country announced
South West
The Brunel Centre will bring together businesses and universities with policymakers to drive growth across the region
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Confidence tumbles among North East firms though long term picture is strong
Economy
Despite the fall, businesses showed intentions to investment in new technology and in their teams
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Hull and East Yorkshire devolution process takes big step forward
Politics
Hull and East Yorkshire's Mayoral Combined Authority has taken a big step forward, as the relevant order was laid by the government in Parliament
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